soon disputed lead, led over 2f out, headed 100yds out, kept on without matching winner
pushed along early, soon disputed lead, pushed along again from halfway, headed over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
dwelt and came close with rival early, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, led 100yds out, kept on well
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
bumped slightly early, chased leaders, pushed along from halfway, switched right over 1f out, no impression and switched left inside final furlong, one pace
edged right leaving stalls and slightly bumped rival, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, progress to challenge from over 1f out, kept on without matching front pair inside final 100yds
dwelt and slightly impeded early, soon in rear, pushed along from halfway, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
Archie Watson sends easy Bath winner Illusionist from the UK and he ran very well when fifth in the Albany Stakes at Ascot. Robert Cowell's STRIVE FOR GLORY also ran well at the Royal fixture, finishing fourth in the Coventry Stakes, and that looks the better form. He had Air Force Jet well behind in that event and the latter's yard may have a better chance with Royal Affair, who won with a bit in hand at Cork and has more to offer. American Lady and Isabeau were well beaten in the Queen Mary while Invincible Diva will need to improve again from her all-the-way victory at Down Royal.
Air Force Jet 8-1 (9-1) In touch in mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace over 1f out, soon edged left, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 7 1/2l behind A'ali (9-1) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 stks (1) sft in Jun.
Illusionist (GER) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to get on terms, 5th of 21, 1 3/4l behind Southern Hills (9-3) at Ascot 5f lst stks (1) sft in Jun.
Strive For Glory (USA) 50-1 (9-1) Prominent, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but lacked pace of leaders, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind A'ali (9-1) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 stks (1) sft in Jun.
American Lady (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Raced near side, always behind, 21st of 25, 9 1/4l behind Raffle Prize (9-0) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gs in Jun.
Invincible Diva (IRE) 9-10fav (9-0) Made all, pushed along and asserted 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun beating St George's Head (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Isabeau (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Raced centre to near side, chased leaders, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 18th of 25, 7 3/4l behind Raffle Prize (9-0) at Ascot 5f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gs in Jun.
Royal Affair (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Broke smartly to lead, briefly ridden over 1f out, pushed along to maintain advantage inside final furlong, won at Cork 5f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Jun beating Mienvee Flyer (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
